TRAINING GEAR

• Eyesight Trainer - shields #2, #3

• 4 or more agility poles with flags - the more the better

SET UP

• Place poles in a row at least 3 yards apart

• Choose a regular pattern with all poles at the same distance from each other, or

• Randomize the distance between any two poles to increase difficulty, eliminate predictability

• With your Trainer on, look forward into the training shield, your head high

  • Jog or run forward at least 30 yards, pull your knees high, and swing your arms towards your ears or even all the way above your head 

• As you reach the end of your practice field, turn around and continue (walk if you need some rest, noticing the periphery)

• As you move, notice the movement you see through the corners of your eyes, your lower and upper periphery

Practice time: 1-2 minutes

Practice Lenses: #2 and #3

Watchouts:

• Ensure ample space between each two athletes

Tips:

• Exagerate the movement if your peripheral vision skills are poor

• Make the movement more subtle to train your ability to detect even slightest of movements

• Set up a row of poles, each at least 3 yards apart from the next

• Stand to the left of the first pole wearing your Trainer, your head high, look into the shield 

• Walk or run forward 

• Once you see a pole to your right, take an extra step and shuffle over to the other side. Continue moving forward.

• Once you see a pole to your left, take an extra step and shuffle over to the other side

• When you hit the end, turn around and continue in the same pattern

As you progress

• Randomize the distance between each two poles to lower predictability

• Backpedal instead of moving forward

Practice time: 2-3 sets

Practice Lenses: #2 and #3

Watchouts:

• Start slow, increase the speed as you get more comfortable

• Set up a row of at least 4 poles, each 3 or more yards apart from the next

• Wear your Trainer, your head high, look into the shield. Stand to the right side of the set-up (with the poles to your left), facing the poles.

• Shuffle to the left and call out the poles after you pass them, and as you notice them in your right periphery. You can raise your right hand instead.

• When you reach the end reverse direction and start to move to the right, call the poles as you pass them and notice them in your left periphery.

• Repeat at least 3 times, then continue with your back towards the poles.

Practice time: 3 sets facing forward, 3 sets with your back turned towards the poles

Practice lenses: #2 and #3